Two weeks to Reno

In two weeks I'll be taking in the sights and sounds of Reno, NV, at the RWA (insert trademark symbol here) National conference. It's where two thousand romance authors, published and unpublished, share their knowledge, opinions, and gossip for four days. We end the thing with a gala award ceremony that almost rivals the Oscars (insert another trademark thingie here) in sequins. The RITA (trademark character) award is given to the best, or at least the ones voted on by peers, book in various categories, and the Golden Heart (you get the idea by now I hope) to the best of the unpublished manuscripts. You can count on tears, laughs, and an inspiring time. I was up for a GH in 1997 in the paranormal category, and I hope someday to be nominated for a RITA.
And, sigh, before Reno, I have to go to Hawaii. Ah, the sacrifices we make for the family.

--Gabi

Hello. I am a historical romance writer with my sixth book coming out this November from Five Star Press. TEMPTATION'S WARRIOR is a medieval romp about a mercenary knight looking for a home and a woman who will never be a nun. Think of it as Robin Hood with a dash of Mulan.

I write under Gabriella Anderson, but everyone calls me Gabi. One of my earlier books, EVER YOURS, just won the 2005 Readers and Bookbuyers Best Laurie for Published Authors contest in the historical division. This same book finaled in the Holt Medallion and the CRW Award of Excellence.

That's all for now.
--Gabi